Meet our London Marathon runners…

Jay

Jay, a pool engineer and aged 25, is running for PACT in this year’s London Marathon. “I truly believe in the work they do.

Read Jay’s story

Ciara

Ciara, aged 31, is an SEN teacher from Exeter and was adopted as a child. “I was adopted at the age of five, and I have experienced first-hand the incredible, life-changing impact that adoption can have.”

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Jez

Jez is running for PACT in this year’s London Marathon, after adopting his boys in 2013 through PACT.

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Cormac

Cormac Doyle has a personal connection to PACT. “In 2021, after a long and emotional journey, PACT matched my wife Kate and me with two incredible daughters, making our dream to be parents a reality.

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Craig

Craig Thornhill, aged 45, is a finance director from Aberdeen. “I’m passionate about contributing to a positive environment for children to thrive in and become the best they can be.”

Read Craig’s story

Will

Will is a 21-year-old construction engineering management student. “I am running the London Marathon as an opportunity to show my support to those who are a part of the adoption journey, whether that be parents adopting or children being adopted.”

Read Will’s story

The next TCS London Marathon is taking place on Sunday 27th April 2025.

All our charity places in the marathon have now been filled, however if you already have an individual place you can still choose to run for PACT.

Running for a charity is an amazing way to take part in the marathon. Knowing you are running for a good cause helps to motivate you throughout your training and gives you a strong sense of purpose.

If you would like to use the London Marathon to raise money for PACT, click here to set up your own fundraising page.

If you have any questions or would like any support, please get in touch with Julie, PACT’s Events and Supporter Engagement Assistant, at julie.maclean@pactcharity.org.

Here’s some of our previous London Marathon runners…